A heated argument broke out in the House of Representatives on Wednesday after lawmakers disagreed over a motion seeking to invite President Bola Tinubu to appear before the Green Chamber over a recent circular issued by the Accountant-General of the Federation. The controversy began when the member representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency in Delta State, Benedict …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy to families affected by the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, assuring them that efforts to rescue the victims will continue until they are safely reunited with their families. In a statement issued on Monday, the President described the attack on …
President Bola Tinubu has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct themselves peacefully as the party begins its nationwide primary elections, warning against actions capable of creating division within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued to mark the commencement of the primaries, Tinubu described …
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria will spend not less than $11.6 billion on debt servicing in 2026 under the current global financial system. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the president spoke on Tuesday at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Tinubu said nearly half of Nigeria’s projected revenue for 2026 …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of a special Armed Forces Welfare Fund, committing all salaries earned since assuming office as the seed capital. The president made the announcement on Saturday as part of activities marking his 74th birthday. Tinubu said the initiative is aimed at strengthening support for military personnel, injured soldiers …
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the latest terrorist attacks in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, vowing that Nigeria would not succumb to fear. Reacting to Monday’s attacks in parts of the northeast state, the President reaffirmed his administration’s determination to confront and defeat terrorism and other security …
The United Kingdom government has released the programme for the state visit of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, scheduled to take place from March 17 to 19. According to the itinerary, the visit will be hosted at Windsor Castle and will feature bilateral meetings, ceremonial engagements and interactions with members of the Nigerian diaspora. Preparations for …
British authorities have announced airspace restrictions and heightened security measures in Windsor ahead of the state visit of President Bola Tinubu next week. Tinubu is scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom with his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, March 18, for a reception hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. In a statement …
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to democracy, the rule of law and national unity, assuring Nigerians that democratic principles will be upheld under his administration. Tinubu gave the assurance on Wednesday during an inter-faith breaking of fast with members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and leaders …
President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to ensure that development reaches all local government areas across the country. Speaking on Monday when he hosted state governors to an interfaith breaking of the fast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu said the period of Ramadan and Lent offers leaders the opportunity to reflect …
